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Strong gameplay in second round of new Katanning Netball Association season

Tina Briscoe Great Southern Herald
Cardinals Phoenix's Wendy Webster defending Allstars 3's Cora Bliss.
Camera IconCardinals Phoenix's Wendy Webster defending Allstars 3's Cora Bliss. Credit: Tina Briscoe

The second round of the Katanning Netball Association season went smoothly as teams began to find their groove on Saturday.

There were fewer nerves and the gameplay went up a level with the juniors already focusing on set moves and encouraging each other as they get the ball down the court.

After a couple of weeks now of playing and training each week, it’s going to be great to see where these young stars will be by the end of the season.

There was plenty of passion and enjoyment in round two of the senior competitions.

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Action from GO Juniors between Kojonup Vixens and Katanning ANZ Swifts.
Camera IconAction from GO Juniors between Kojonup Vixens and Katanning ANZ Swifts. Credit: Tina Briscoe

Two A-grade teams produced dominant performances with Olympians 1 proving far too strong for Kojonup 1, winning 43-22.

Cardinals Force also showed they will be a strong contender this year as they won 52-31 against Allstars 1.

The A-reserve game between Kia Ora and Broomehill was rescheduled to a later date, leaving last year’s B-grade grand finalist to face off.

It was a close game but Allstars 2 prevailed 37-33 in the end over Kojonup 2.

Kojonup 3's Tayla Nitshke looks for options as Dumbleyung 1's Brie Jackson defends.
Camera IconKojonup 3's Tayla Nitshke looks for options as Dumbleyung 1's Brie Jackson defends. Credit: Tina Briscoe

Cardinals Fever were clinical in their B-grade clash with Olympians 2, finishing with a 36-20 triumph.

Dumbleyung 1 were dominant 51-14 winners over Kojonup 3, Olympians 3 stayed with Kojonup 4 for the majority of their clash but the latter got the upper hand late to win 41-33.

In C-grade, Cardinals Phoenix and Allstars 3 had an intense game, with only three goals the difference at the end.

Allstars 3 prevailed 26-23 after a tight final quarter.

Cardinals Force's Brittany Hannah shoots as All Stars 1's Jodelle Bolton defends.
Camera IconCardinals Force's Brittany Hannah shoots as All Stars 1's Jodelle Bolton defends. Credit: Tina Briscoe

The KNA celebrated Mother’s Day last Saturday, holding a raffle with great support from local businesses to provide prizes.

Round three of the competition will be played this Saturday, May 14.

Round three fixtures - Saturday May 14

JUNIORS MIXED

Kojonup Vixens v Royal Fever - 9.30am Court 1

Kojonup Swifts v JB’s Thunderbirds - 9:30am Court 4

Kojonup Thunderbirds v Tyrepower Giants - 10.45am Court 1

ANZ Swifts v Kojonup Firebirds - 10.45am Court 4

SENIORS

A-GRADE

Cardinals Force v Olympians 1 - 1.30pm Court 1

Allstars 1 v Kojonup 1 - rescheduled

A-RESERVE

Broomehill v Kojonup 2 - 1.30pm Court 2

Kia Ora v Allstars 2 - 3pm Court 2

B-GRADE

Olympians 2 v Olympians 3 - 3pm Court 3

Kojonup 4 v Dumbleyung 1 - 3pm Court 4

Cardinals Fever v Kojonup 3 - 3pm Court 1

C-GRADE

Cardinals Phoenix v Dumbleyung 2 - 1.30pm Court 3

Allstars 3 v Cardinals Vixens - 1.30pm Court 4

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